Moving to Montserrat from New Caledonia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from New Caledonia to Montserrat? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from New Caledonia to Montserrat, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Montserrat compared to New Caledonia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

per 100,000 people per year

NC
3.1
MS
0.0

Montserrat performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NC
19.2
MS
72.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NC
82.0%
MS
56.2%

New Caledonia generally does better on infrastructure, though Montserrat leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NC
11.2%
MS
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2021

a broad measure of economic output per person

NC
$35,700
MS
$34,000

New Caledonia generally does better on employment & economy, though Montserrat leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NC
78.8 yrs
MS
75.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NC
5.0
MS
10.4

New Caledonia performs better than Montserrat across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Montserrat?

Connectivity is usually fine (Montserrat: 72.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Montserrat offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Montserrat safe for expats?

Montserrat performs significantly better than New Caledonia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Montserrat is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.1 in New Caledonia.

What language do they speak in Montserrat?

The official language in Montserrat is English. In New Caledonia, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

NC MS
Population 297,160 5,414
Currency CFP Franc (CFPF) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +687 +1664
Time zones 1 1